HELP, still not saying mama or dada

My almost 19 month old son has always seemed to be a step behind others his age, but always catches up. I am really upset because he still doesn't say mama or dada. He had lots of ear infection in the past but has had his hearing checked and they say it's fine he does have some fluid on his left ear and is going to see an ENT on Friday. He is in speech therapy and his therapist says he does not think he is autistic. He only says about 20-30 words that only we understand. Anyone else's lo not saying names or addressing you?

My almost 19 month old son has always seemed to be a step behind others his age, but always catches up. I am really upset because he still doesn't say mama or dada. He had lots of ear infection in the past but has had his hearing checked and they say it's fine he does have some fluid on his left ear and is going to see an ENT on Friday. He is in speech therapy and his therapist says he does not think he is autistic. He only says about 20-30 words that only we understand. Anyone else's lo not saying names or addressing you?

My dr did an autism screening at our 18 month appt - was 20 or so questions. Perhaps you can inquire about this? Try to stay calm though - a lot of children develop at their own pace. My LO didn't roll over until almost 8 months and didn't really crawl - just started walking and I was very concerned at the time.

My dr did an autism screening at our 18 month appt - was 20 or so questions. Perhaps you can inquire about this? Try to stay calm though - a lot of children develop at their own pace. My LO didn't roll over until almost 8 months and didn't really crawl - just started walking and I was very concerned at the time.

He loves to play with us, brings us toys to show us, brings books for us to read and loves trying to mimic his older brother. He does make eye contact and smiles and laughs all the time. He is super hyper but doesn't seem to want to take the time to hug or kiss us. He looks to us for comfort when he is hurt or sleepy, and occasionally will give kisses. Another things that concerns me is that he loves to watch wheels on a car spin. He will push them and watch the wheel turn. But he also plays normally with them by vrooooming and pushing them everywhere. He knows sounds some animals make. I just don't know. I pray it is his ears.

He loves to play with us, brings us toys to show us, brings books for us to read and loves trying to mimic his older brother. He does make eye contact and smiles and laughs all the time. He is super hyper but doesn't seem to want to take the time to hug or kiss us. He looks to us for comfort when he is hurt or sleepy, and occasionally will give kisses. Another things that concerns me is that he loves to watch wheels on a car spin. He will push them and watch the wheel turn. But he also plays normally with them by vrooooming and pushing them everywhere. He knows sounds some animals make. I just don't know. I pray it is his ears.

I think your son is doing very well with saying 20-30 words already. My son doesn't even say 10 words yet. My pedi said we have nothing to worry about though. He said that if he isn't saying more by 2 yrs that we can discuss a speech therapist. He said that most boys are doers instead of sayers. My son is definitely a doer. He would rather figure out how something works, get what he wants by himself, or do anything/everything on his own. He is way too independent for me.

I think your son is doing very well with saying 20-30 words already. My son doesn't even say 10 words yet. My pedi said we have nothing to worry about though. He said that if he isn't saying more by 2 yrs that we can discuss a speech therapist. He said that most boys are doers instead of sayers. My son is definitely a doer. He would rather figure out how something works, get what he wants by himself, or do anything/everything on his own. He is way too independent for me.

Thank you guys. My biggest concern is that he still doesn't say mama and dada. And when I said 20-30 words, anyone besides my husband or parents wouldn't have a clue what he is saying so it isn't plain. An I being paranoid? Do all of your lo's say mama and dada?

Thank you guys. My biggest concern is that he still doesn't say mama and dada. And when I said 20-30 words, anyone besides my husband or parents wouldn't have a clue what he is saying so it isn't plain. An I being paranoid? Do all of your lo's say mama and dada?

As moms we are our own worst critics! My lo has said da da since 5 mo...at almost 19 mo she just started saying mom! I think all of us moms get into worry mode and pray we aren't reading too much into something! Take a deep breath & enjoy this moment! Besides our children are blessings & life can sometimes throw you a curve, but you can handle whatever life throws at you!

As moms we are our own worst critics! My lo has said da da since 5 mo...at almost 19 mo she just started saying mom! I think all of us moms get into worry mode and pray we aren't reading too much into something! Take a deep breath & enjoy this moment! Besides our children are blessings & life can sometimes throw you a curve, but you can handle whatever life throws at you!

No my DS doesn't say mama. He has a few times but not regularly. He says ball, stick, night night, hello, there, that, plane, light, and he says dada but my husband has been in Japan since he was 3 months old so I doubt he really knows who dada is.

No my DS doesn't say mama. He has a few times but not regularly. He says ball, stick, night night, hello, there, that, plane, light, and he says dada but my husband has been in Japan since he was 3 months old so I doubt he really knows who dada is.

I know how frustrating it is that your lo doesn't say mamma. My lo started saying dada about a couple of months ago. I was so excited at the thought of mamma coming soon. However, she has now started calling me Stac! (Short for Stacey) Imagine the horror. She is still calling out to me like that. I think it is kinda cute now tho.

I know how frustrating it is that your lo doesn't say mamma. My lo started saying dada about a couple of months ago. I was so excited at the thought of mamma coming soon. However, she has now started calling me Stac! (Short for Stacey) Imagine the horror. She is still calling out to me like that. I think it is kinda cute now tho.

Our lo is only saying 5-6 words, her preschool/daycare teacher recommended early intervention offered through the state to evaluate her. Well she was evaluated and they believe she is far beyond in cognition for her age making her needs wants very hard to articulate. I highly recommend getting the ladies to come to the house, the evaluation is free and if they recommend treatment it is based on a sliding scale for income.

Our lo is only saying 5-6 words, her preschool/daycare teacher recommended early intervention offered through the state to evaluate her. Well she was evaluated and they believe she is far beyond in cognition for her age making her needs wants very hard to articulate. I highly recommend getting the ladies to come to the house, the evaluation is free and if they recommend treatment it is based on a sliding scale for income.

My oldest had numerous severe ear infections from about 6 months to 14 months. We finally saw ENT at 14 months and did tubes. They informed us his speech would be behind others his age. I never realized exactly how far behind he was until our youngest started talking. My oldest will be 3 in dec & youngest will be 2 in feb. They are basically on the same speech level.

My oldest had numerous severe ear infections from about 6 months to 14 months. We finally saw ENT at 14 months and did tubes. They informed us his speech would be behind others his age. I never realized exactly how far behind he was until our youngest started talking. My oldest will be 3 in dec & youngest will be 2 in feb. They are basically on the same speech level.

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